● Responsible for high performance trail, crossover, and race snowmobile models● Maintain and release Bill of Materials (BOM’s) and associated detailed drawings● Utilize project management tools to drive toward a successful project schedule● Adhere to gated process for successful execution of new product development projects● Collaborate amongst several different business functions to achieve business goals● Coordinate engineering resources to effectively and efficiently execute on deliverables● Consult design centers of expertise to deliver on customer expectations● Manage workload for a cross functional team of design and test engineers to support Arctic Cat’s strategic plan● Conduct weekly communication reviews with engineering team to ensure alignment with strategic goals● Critique and inspire engineering team during design reviews that lead to cost effective and manufacturable designs● Inspire and mentor young engineers with new creative designs and technologies

● Managed four direct reports skilled in plastic and metal fabrication● Developed and maintained budget for engineering prototype shop● Researched and recommended machine upgrades and maintenance schedules● Balanced between manager and design engineer role for continued support of new product development

● Brainstorm, sketch, and engineer high performance and race snowmobiles● Utilize in house synergies to quickly and effectively prototype stampings, weldments, forgings, castings, extrusions, machining’s, and plastics● Collaborate with industry experts to design and engineer race winning snowmobiles across all circuits of racing● Used product lifecycle management (PLM) system to organize to keep accurate and consistent CAD records ● Managed engineering interns, shop technicians, and UND senior design teams to optimize performance ● Quickly prototype concepts on accelerated timelines through use of rapid prototype machine, laser, and flat patterns● Utilized Unigraphics to design and analyze front and rear suspension systems for track driven vehicles● Used riding skills to evaluate and critique snowmobile design concepts● Analyze maximum stress, and stress concentrations with ANSYS in individual parts, and assemblies to optimize component designs● Work closely with test engineers to correlate FEA to real world applications that meet NVH and durability standards

• Developed lean manufacturing processes to reduce scrap and generate cost savings• Expanded knowledge of Poly(methyl methacrylate) [PMMA] co-extrusion • Managed projects by setting goals and defining milestones• Utilized problem solving skills to design solutions for streamline manufacturing • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with installation of manufacturing equipment

• Develop time management skills at work to utilize output • Utilize written and oral communication through interaction with engineers and production workers• Demonstrate knowledge of Pro-Engineer including basic modeling, sheet metal, assemblies, and stress analysis using Mechanica • Design/redesign equipment that promoted standardization and lean manufacturing• Gained knowledge of ladder logic and other electrical components while working with equipment Programmable Logic Controls (PLC’s)• Exposure to new manufacturing techniques

• Raised on 3000-acre small grain family farm• Created improvements for farm equipment including a heavy duty harrow designed for extreme soil conditions and rocky terrain• Supervised employees during spring and harvest seasons to enhance worker output• Amplified communication skills by interaction with local agronomists and fertilizer plants• Developed working knowledge with wire welding on farm equipment to increase overall life of the product

• Applied organizational skills by stocking several varieties of barley in designated areas • Administered mechanical aptitude operating heavy equipment• Extended communication skills by collaborating with plant science faculty • Flexible to new working conditions